Physician - Cardiologist Inpatient Only - PRN
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Friday – Sunday
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Job Description
PRN Inpatient ONLY Cardiologist needed for Weekend Coverage in Pinehurst, NC!
Contact us | 910.715.1438 | FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org
FirstHealth of the Carolinas continues to lead the region in advanced heartcare. Our hospital-employed team of Cardiologists and Cardiothoracic Surgeons invites a motivated Non-Invasive Cardiologist to deliver high-acuity inpatient only cardiac care at our flagship heart center. FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, community-based health care network, nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work by Becker’s Healthcare for 3 years in a row!
Position Highlights
- Weekend coverage from Friday to Sunday.
- Practice at Reid Heart Center, FirstHealth’s flagship cardiac campus, where all inpatient care is centralized under one roof.
- Work alongside seasoned APPs.
- Epic EMR.
- Competitive shift rate.
About FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals, 546 beds.
Here you will find specialty and subspecialty services and technologies that rival those typically only found in academic institutions and in larger metropolitan areas.
We are leading the way with the latest advancements in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, and bariatric surgery.
Nationally recognized for patient safety, outcomes, and hospital performance.
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital was named to the PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® list three years in a row and eight years in a row as one of the nation’s best hospitals.
“A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2025–2026 – ranked #5 in North Carolina and recognized as High Performing in 19 specialties and procedures.
Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2025) – 18 consecutive years of recognition.
Community Overview
Big city medicine without big city headaches.
Pinehurst offers Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities, including 40+ golf courses, and multiple US Open Championships.
Our central location is within reach of major metro areas (1 hour to Raleigh-Durham, 2 hours to Charlotte), and just 3 hours to either the beach or the mountains.
Moore County boasts a vibrant economy rooted in tourism and golf, also supported by small manufacturing, a growing healthcare industry, a strong community college program, and entrepreneurship.
Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life … temperate 4-season climate, within reach of urban areas, and consistently ranked among the state’s safest communities.
The tri-cities (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) have been selected by POLICOM as North Carolina’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running.
Neighboring Southern Pines – “Horse Country” – is home to first-rate equestrian facilities including state-of-the-art training centers, riding arenas, and boarding stables.
Qualifications
Completion of ACGME- or AOA-approved residency and fellowship programs, and board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease required.
Must have clean background and be licensed or eligible for unrestricted licensure in NC. Current DEA and ACLS certification also required.
For more information and to apply, please contact our in-house Physician Recruitment team at 910.715.1438 or FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org
Visa sponsorship is NOT available.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide high-acuity inpatient cardiac care at the flagship heart center. Responsibilities include weekend coverage from Friday to Sunday while working alongside a team of seasoned APPs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 13.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in North Carolina | 10 active | 626 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #8 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 56 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 331 in the last 30 days | 263 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | −13.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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